Mining policy fears and Caledonian Society meeting notes
Deputation from Innssholders in Bandhurst district sought to halt a mining lease forfeiture threat, arguing it would ruin mining interests after heavy public spending. A Bendigo district tally showed substantial ground work, while the Commission assured no immediate forfeitures. The Caledonian Society annual meeting at Quean Street discussed finances, audits, resignations, and plans to appoint a new directory amid debates on the society’s future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandhurst
Minas
Ovenmant
Sandhurst
Tewenfurther
Ena
Bendigo
Humilray
Caledonian Society
Dickson
Nntrien
Tke Sudhlora
Mons Robinson and Campbell
Galbraith
W. Namilton
England
London
M'Gregor
Gulbrvith
Rinebar
Perrone
Furtelion
Campbell
Government Gazette hints at multiple Victorian appointments
Victorian Government Gazette items indicate new Crown Lands Commissioner P Lear wrath, acting ward of Petty Settlements at Lancefield, electoral registrar Mir Thos Jardine for Warange and Rodney, and Second Corporal John Toms as Ranger of Crown Lands. Also mentions Mephks Paderrrrowmus approval and earlier remarks on G J Samide as territorial magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bavaria
George M. Loerthees Hay
Inglewood
Crown Lands
P. Learwrath
Bes Faentos
James
Lancefield
Saing
Mir Thos
Jardine
Warange
Rodney
W. Anderson
John Toms
Royal Eaineers
Bua Ranger
Fames Port
Orlew
Sandhurst
Dallairoup
Executive ‘Council
Haw
Ike Coepe
Heston
Ile Corps
Medical Board of Victoria
Legislative Council of
New South Wales
Victoria
Halley
Ebenezer
Keene
Jitnas
Parti
George Augustin
Thomas Heron
Deume
Aruna
C. W. Cooke
Volza
Castor Sido
Teo Indednaa M'Ewan and Co
Colua
Dru
Onirns
Wilbon
Amos
Lon Bs Ag
Corbett Williats Cooke
A. K. Smith
Births and Deaths in Weekly Metropolitan Districts
Absizent of births and deaths printed for the Metropolitan and Suburban Registration Districts during the week ending Feb 7, 1864. Notices list new births and interments, with names and locations for local civil records.
Melbourne City Rates Fraud Case Heard In Police Court
In Melbourne on a Friday session before the bench a court heard charges against a city rate collector for Gipps Ward accused of embezzling about £2000 from the City Corporation. Witnesses testified to payments and receipts, detailing receipts from Callaghan, Connell, and Dunstan and a declaration signed before the Finance Committee. The defense disputed the embezzlement claim, while the Mayor noted the legal nuances of prior cases as the trial proceeded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrson
Yum Gormish
Max At. Coffer
Chores
Walsh
Joseph
Cathy E. Robinson
Robert Reed
William Manning
Tames Madden
George Wilson
Neat
Ned
Mark ‘Hughes
Thomas M’kenzie
Mary Bow
Richard Webby
Daniel Dits
Richard P. Downey
Wiso
Thomas Kadgennes
Thomas Murray
Anxssui
Alice Johnstone
Asa Bradford
Hrowwas Ronseer
John H. Ashton
Bery
Carlton Gardens
Ara
Bleck
Eurpanine Courgaarion Mopars
F. Stephan
Hi. Stephen
Priaonen
Pfesce
Saunders Wsa
F.stephan
George IV
Stephan
R. Callaghan
Swannton Street
J. Connell
Bourke
Dunston
Ourksher
Guins
Thomas Giver Dunstan
Crest Bourks
Vic
Ricard Gerald Pitegibban
Stephen
Berta
Btephan
Trial of City Official Over Misused Funds
A court case details a city funds dispute where a defendant is accused of failing to repay money received on behalf of the Corporation. The mayor and council are referenced, with testimony about timely accounting and concealment. The court commits the prisoner for trial, bail discussed, and mention of an attempted self-harm incident during inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onde
Counsil
H. Stephen
Blakemore
Stephen
Wis
Winders
HL Stephen
Australian News and Market Dispatches from May and June
News from the City of Melbourne via barque City of Melborne reports Ngatiruariangis refusing peace terms and aligning with the King party. Proclamation threatens expulsion of natives taking up arms. Kingites vow to treat enemies, Auckland quiet, troops suffer prison illness. Warro assumes command. Sugar, tea, wool, hides market shifts noted. Weather cold and wet. Adelaide reports native murderers to be hanged. four natives executed. Flour prices and wheat quoted. markets otherwise unchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Tan
Melbowne
Ith
Tkie
Auckland
Warro
Séth Regiment
Tursnelet
Tke
Murder at Monvenors Arsaver A Sunday store attack
Report of a deadly assault at Monvenors Arsaver where George Howell, employed by Mr Hammond, was attacked while obtaining provisions. Three assailants beat him with a stick and revolver, causing serious injuries as he fought to escape through a chimney. A witness details the struggle and a possible motive, with authorities seeking the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monvenors Arsaver
George Howell
Hammond
Howell
Kawell
Nish
Risahirt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ths
Government Gazette
Marah
Aldep
Kynaton
Olverner
G. J. Samide
Bag
Victoris
Saad Iy
Ueed
B. A. Mal
Diatetats
Bapistear
Bragwe &P
Pouce Melbourns
Layoe
Andrew Plumye
Bouin
Sandeidee
Eral
Ani
Jaech
A. Mad
Guy Sagacri
Snaing
Tnda
Bs West
Scjerng
Boc
ITY
Priday
Electric Telegraph
Murtom
Sidney
Arismot Ia
Cockatoo Island
Adelaide
Thy Rie Association
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